Visual fault locators are essentially battery-powered visible laser light sources with output adapters. FLA series fault locators employ low-current 635 nm laser diodes to ensure long battery life and greater visibility. Though the output optical power is already higher than average, when used with multimode fibers the user can expect much higher power output.

A heavy-duty plastic body and metal cap make the device shock resistant and long lasting. Water-tight construction (excluding FC receptacle) prevent water damage. The unit comes with a belt clip to allow hands-free operation. Two AA batteries are easy to replace. Recessed push button on/off switch prevents accidental activation and yet offers convenient operation.

FIS engineers have designed the Pocket Fault Locator to be rugged and lightweight, just 7.1" in length and only 4.5 oz. The unit has a 30 hour battery life in continuous mode and 40 hours in modulated mode. The bright 650 nm laser in the Pocket Fault Locator ensures fast and easy location of fault points in patchcords, patchpanels and enclosures, and can be used to identify fibers in multi-fiber cables. It is designed for both singlemode and Multimode fiber applications. These units are shipped with batteries and holster.

Certifiber Product measures multimode fiber length and optical loss. It also measures optical power and loss at 850 nm and 1300 nm using LED dual-wavelength sources. The VISFault locator product accelerates end-to-end fiber continuity checks, speeds fiber tracing and identification, aids in location of fiber faults, tigt bends, breaks and bad connectors, and connects to 2.5mm standard and 1.25mm SFF connectors.

EXFO FTB-150 OTDR

The FTB-150 houses any of EXFO's singlemode OTDR configurations designed to test at up to five essential wavelengths—850, 1310, 1490, 1550 and 1625 nm—covering all fiber applications from long-haul and WDM to metro and FTTH networks. It is also ideal for LAN applications, as it can host any of EXFO's multimode OTDR configurations. All EXFO OTDR configurations provide a stable light source, as well as the option of adding a visual fault locator. Call for other FTB-150 configurations.

EXFO FTB-150 OTDR Features: • 1 m Event Dead Zone • Rugged and Splash Proof • Visual Fault Locator and Power Meter Options • Pass/Fail Result Validation • Color Touch-Screen Interface • Large Choice of High-Performance OTDR Modules • 8-Hour Battery Life Typ. • FTTx ready: Passive Optical Network (PON) Testing Capability • Quad-Wavelength Model: 850/1300/1310/1550nm • Tri-Wavelength Model:1310/1550/1625nm • Optional Inspection Probe and VFL • USB Connectivity

Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the SC22-3 Safety Controller, an easy to configure safety module that incorporates numerous input devices and manages multiple safety-related functions. The flexible SC22-3 replaces multiple dedicated safety modules to integrate E-stop buttons, interlocking switches, safety light screens, two-hand controls, safety mats, rope pulls and many other devices for a powerful, cost-effective safety solution. The SC22-3 features 22 input terminals, which monitor both contact-based and PNP solid-state input devices, and each input circuit is configurable to monitor an input signal or provide 24V dc sources when needed. Plus, the SC22-3 can be simply configured using Banner's intuitive PC Interface or the module's built-in LCD display and push buttons.

The SC22-3 dramatically reduces the time and complexity of interfacing multiple safety functions and devices by incorporating them into one easily configurable device. The controller's click-and-go system offers simple configuration for safeguarding functions right on a computer, through use of Windows XP or 2000 on a PC using a USB cable, or by using the XM card and programming tool. The SC22-3's built-in front panel LCD screen and bright LED indicators provide status updates for simple monitoring and troubleshooting. In addition, the SC22-3 meets industry standards including the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per IEC 62061 and IEC 61508, and Category 4 Performance Level (PL e) per ISO 13849-1. Pricing for the SC22-3 starts as low as $650.

"The SC22-3 can easily replace several traditional safety modules by combining multiple safety and non-safety device functions into one cost-effective and time-efficient device," said Mike Carlson, technical manager for Banner's safety products. "The SC22-3 allows you to perform muting, bypassing and additional functions, and provides exceptional diagnostics and the versatility to accommodate a wide range of input devices from Banner or other manufacturers." Carlson adds, "This safety controller ensures maximum safety while minimizing installation and troubleshooting time, automatically detecting faulty devices or wiring configuration errors to help you quickly locate and clear faults in the system."

The SC22-3 is easily programmed using the PC Interface or the controller's Onboard Interface by defining each device and assigning a combination of the three independent safety outputs for each device to control. Users can quickly create and document even complex safety logic configurations, incorporating multiple safety inputs and outputs in minutes. The SC22-3 also provides 14 types of safety and non-safety input device category choices, and several Dual and Single Channel circuit types can be used.

Applications. The SC22-3 Safety Controller is ideal for integrating light curtains, muting functions, ON/OFF switches, and numerous other safety and non-safety input devices. It is suited for a wide variety of uses in guarding entry/exit points, operator load/unload applications, and other applications where operator and machine safety is critical. Examples include the following:

• Interlocking access panels
• Safeguarding personnel in operator load/unload applications
• Machine guarding operations, including palletizers, stacker/de-stackers and manual feed operations
• Entry/exit guarding applications
• Power presses and other machine tool applications
• Equipment and process protection

In addition, several features of the SC22-3 make it particularly easy to install and use:

• Features 22 configurable inputs to incorporate both safety and non-safety input devices
• Monitors an input signal or provides 24V dc sources when needed
• Combines safety monitoring, bypass, muting and many additional functions into one controller
• Offers built-in LCD display screen and bright LED indicators for status updates
• Features easy configuration using intuitive PC Interface or XM card for storage of system configurations (both included with each controller)
• Allows configurations to be stored on a hard drive, flash drive, CD or emailed as an attachment
• Provides advanced diagnostics by monitoring input, output and system properties
• Offers all-new click-and-go system to easily configure safeguarding functions for monitoring output status functions
• Allows documentation to be exported as a PDF or DXF file
• Meets Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 per IEC 62061 and IEC 61508, and Category 4 Performance Level (PL e) per ISO 13849-1 standards
• Offers 35 mm DIN-rail mountable housing
• Operates on 24V dc supply voltage
• Accommodates input devices from Banner and other manufacturers

About Banner. Banner Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of electronic machine guarding systems, precision measurement systems, wireless networks, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, vision sensors and fiber optic assemblies.